Historical Society Seeking Governor’s Awards for History Nominations
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota State Historical Society is now accepting nominations for the Governor’s Awards for History. Nominations may be made in three categories: individual (professional and non-professional), history organizations, and the history teacher of
Poll: 81% of North Dakotans Support Property Tax Reform; 79% for Free School Meals
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakotans support universal free lunches and property tax reforms. That’s according to a recent poll conducted by North Dakota United — an education and public employees union. Results released yesterday reveal that 81-percent
High Winds, Downed Power Line Caused October Wildfire
(Bismarck, ND) — The state’s fire marshal says it was tree limbs falling onto power lines that sparked a deadly October wildfire. The report released yesterday says high winds snapped the tree limbs that ended up causing
2025 State Legislative Session Begins Today
(Bismarck, ND) — The 2025 state legislative session gets underway this morning. It begins at 10 a.m. with a tribal-state relationship message. At 11 a.m. is the State of the Judiciary address, followed by the State of
North Dakota To Gain Nearly An Hour Of Daylight By February 1st
(Montgomery, AL) — Cold and dark winter weather is impacting much of the U.S., but not for long. The amount of daylight has been increasing since the winter solstice on December 21st. Most of North Dakota will
Minot And Police Chief Parting Ways
(Minot, ND) — The city of Minot and Police Chief John Klug have agreed to part ways. Klug had come under investigation over allegations of “inconsistent discipline and a hostile work environment.” The external investigation did not
Hillsboro School District Looking at Budget Cuts
(Hillsboro, ND) — The Hillsboro School District is facing a half-million dollars’ in budget cuts. Superintendent Jon Dryburgh says the reason is a smaller budget carryover due to a shrinking student enrollment. He says the district graduated
Fargo Insurance Agent Fined for Providing Gifts
(Fargo, ND) — A Fargo insurance agent is being fined 136-thousand dollars for providing gifts to clients. An investigation by the North Dakota Insurance Department found that Tyler Bjerke gifted 182 pub-style tables to clients and potential
SD Native Appointed U.S. Senate Secretary
(Washington, D.C.) — Another South Dakotan is going to fill a prominent role on Capitol Hill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has appointed Jackie Barber from Onida to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Senate. The Senate
Sioux Falls Man Found Dead In Hanson County
(Sioux Falls, SD) — A Sioux Falls man who went missing while on a hunting trip has been found dead in northeast Hanson County. The 66-year-old was reported missing yesterday morning after not returning home Sunday. Search